Will Clinton Portis regain his starting spot? (Photo: Jay Westcott)

Remember when the Redskins had an overabundance of running backs? Those were the days.

We've come a long way since training camp. Back then, we debated Larry Johnson v. Willie Parker for the back-up spot to Clinton Portis, and Keiland Williams v. Ryan Torain for the third spot. How times have changed.

With the news that Clinton Portis will be out four-to-six weeks, Ryan Torain moves into the starter's role. Keiland Williams, who was cut last week to make room for Brandon Banks, was added to the Skins' practice squad, TBD's Mike Jones reports. He thinks Williams will be added to the 53-man roster to be Torain's backup, with the recently signed Chad Simpson also in the mix.

Consider this an extended audition for Torain, who was indispensable in the victory over the Eagles. He pounded the Eagles' tired defense in the fourth quarter, draining the clock and keeping the ball out of Kevin Kolb's hands until it was too late.

If Torain impresses, does this spell the beginning of the end for Portis? Can Portis return to form in DC?